相槌を打つ

相づちを打つ

Reading

Kana: あいづちをうつ

Romaji: aizuchiwoutsu

Definition

exp

v5t

1

to throw in appropriate words in a conversation; to make agreeable responses; to be a yes-man

Kanji

相

Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 あい-

Meanings: inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy

槌

Readings: ツイ、 つち

Meanings: hammer, mallet

打

Readings: ダ、 ダアス、 う.つ、 う.ち-、 ぶ.つ

Meanings: strike, hit, knock, pound, dozen

Example Sentences

彼(かれ)はすぐに相(あい)づちを打(う)った。

➥He made a quick response.

「私(わたし)もそう思(おも)うわ」と彼女(かのじょ)は相(あい)づちを打(う)った。

➥"I think so, too," she chimed in.